leave out
phrasal verb
left out; leaving out; leaves out
: to not include or mention (someone or something)
The movie leaves a lot out of the story.
Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.
They always leave her out of the conversation.
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This new research draws attention to an aspect of video communications that generally gets left out of talk about remote work and virtual meetings, says Stefano Puntoni at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
The researchers tested the prototype on fresh salmon cut into pieces and left out at room temperature for up to 48 hours.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
But if Duke upsets Virginia, there’s a legitimate chance an 8-5 Blue Devils team — and the entire ACC — would be left out of the CFP, replaced by two mid-major conference champions.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
A week after the shutdown ended, the FAA announced only 776 controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during the shutdown would receive bonuses, leaving out nearly 20,000 other workers.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
The researchers tested the prototype on fresh salmon cut into pieces and left out at room temperature for up to 48 hours.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
But if Duke upsets Virginia, there’s a legitimate chance an 8-5 Blue Devils team — and the entire ACC — would be left out of the CFP, replaced by two mid-major conference champions.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
A week after the shutdown ended, the FAA announced only 776 controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during the shutdown would receive bonuses, leaving out nearly 20,000 other workers.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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